Service Civil International

What countries/regionsto you send volunteersto? Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, Latin America and the Carribean.

How long are yourinternational volunteerplacements? 1-12 months.

What age do you have tobe to volunteer? Most often 18, for some cases 16 and for projects in the Global South there is a minimum age requirement of 20 years.

Can you volunteer as agroup? It is possible to put in a joint application, but as a general rule only two volunteers from each country are accepted on a project.

When do yourvolunteering projectstake place? Throughout the year.

What kind of activities tovolunteers undertake?

The work varies greatly between the different workcamps. You could work in environmental conservation on beaches in Morocco, organise activities for children with disabilities in Latvia, or work with elderly people in mountain villages in Japan. The projects are always of some tangible benefit to the community and must follow certain criteria.

Do you provide trainingbefore/during theplacement? As a member of your branch, you will be able to access different activities organised by your branch including for example trainings at home or abroad.

Is there an upfront costto volunteering with you? Everyone who joins a workcamp needs to pay a membership fee to his/ her SCI branch (IVS). You also pay a workcamp fee to your SCI branch for every workcamp you apply to do. In addition, you pay for your own travel costs to and from the workcamp (and travel insurance) and your own pocket money. If you are applying for projects in countries for which you need a visa, then you will also have to cover the cost of the visa application.

What's it all about?

Service Civil International (SCI) is a volunteer organisation dedicated to promoting a culture of peace by organising international voluntary projects for people of all ages and backgrounds. The organisation has 45 members, including International Voluntary Service (IVS), and an ever growing number of partners all over the world. SCI and IVS offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to people, such as short, mid- and long term projects, but also the possibility to become active for a local branch or participate in a seminar or training.